A pool starts with 10,000 gallons of water in it. A hose can be used to fill the pool at a constant rate of 9 gallons per minute. A drain in the pool can empty the pool at a constant rate of 9 gallons per minute. The expressions below can be used to determine how much water is in the pool after 20 minutes. 10,000 + 20 -9 What does each expression represent in the context of this situation? Explain how you know.

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2.
How many kilowatt-hours did they use?
0.12
3.
How many kilowatt-hours did they generate that they didn't use themselves?
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A pool starts with 10,000 gallons of water in it. A hose can be used to fill the pool at a constant rate of 9
gallons per minute. A drain in the pool can empty the pool at a constant rate of 9 gallons per minute.
The expressions below can be used to determine how much water is in the pool after 20 minutes.
10,000 + 20 · -9
What does each expression represent in the context of this situation? Explain how you know.
Transcribed Image Text:2. How many kilowatt-hours did they use? 0.12 3. How many kilowatt-hours did they generate that they didn't use themselves? Digital Lesson A pool starts with 10,000 gallons of water in it. A hose can be used to fill the pool at a constant rate of 9 gallons per minute. A drain in the pool can empty the pool at a constant rate of 9 gallons per minute. The expressions below can be used to determine how much water is in the pool after 20 minutes. 10,000 + 20 · -9 What does each expression represent in the context of this situation? Explain how you know.
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